Comparing World Cup Concession Prices and Menu Items Across Different Stadiums

Exorbitant World Cup prices have been a major topic of conversation during this year's event. You can include concessions in that conversation.

As the Associated Press reported, "some international fans aren't used to such pricing and are calling foul, especially over beer prices that can top $20," especially compared to Europe, where "it's not uncommon for beers to be perhaps around 4-5 euros (about $5-6)."

There are exceptions. As the AP noted, "in Atlanta, where Falcons owner and stadium operator Arthur Blank promised the low concession prices he's championed for many years would hold for the World Cup, pizza slices were $3, 32-ounce sodas were $4, a cheeseburger was $5, chicken tenders with fries were $6 and beers could be had for as little as $8."

The AP added that some of the more unique offerings at the various host sites included "a $75 caviar-topped tray of tater tots and a $40 empanada weighing in at five pounds (2.2 kilograms) for the daring or for sharing in Miami. Rib-eye tacos for $8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Something called a Twinkie cheeseburger that has nothing to do with dessert for $22 in Los Angeles."

You could get a hot dog, chips and soda combo for $19.35 in Miami (or more traditional Cuban fare if you so desired). A lobster roll for $34 in Kansas City. Short rib poutine and maple bacon smokies in Vancouver.

Experiencing Lionel Messi set the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record, or seeing a number of debutante countries secure their first-ever wins at the tournament is a truly priceless experience. Everything else is gonna cost you though.